FFA+Calendar

As the school year wraps up, there are a lot of FFA activities coming around the corner. Here are the next few months upcoming dates: Dairy Products Team: Morgan Nelson, Kayla Melland, Alex Gertsch and Wyatt Ramstack Agronomy: Chaesta Shager, Sarah Marquis, Dalton Larson and Blake Wand Dairy Cattle Sr. Division: Megan Vosberg, Kelly Metz, Dani Hagen, and Connor Moore Dairy Cattle Jr. Division: Logan Stietz, Kyle TerHark, Cuyler Meier, and Cory Rupnow Farm Business Management: Kate Quinn, Aaron Monson, and Mike Powers Livestock Evaluation: Crystal Novak, Kole Figi, and Thad Brenum Wildlife: Cory Shultz-Lincicum, Kyle Walters, Abby Schiferl, and Justin Stietz State Convention Courtesy Corps and News Room applications due to Ms. Berget. Agronomy: Chaesta Shager, Sarah Marquis, Dalton Larson and Blake Wand Dairy Showman: Connor Moore Dairy Foods: Morgan Nelson, Kayla Melland, Alex Gertsch and Wyatt Ramstack Ag Sales: Kate Quinn, Aaron Monson and Mike Powers Members who met the chapter goal of selling $400 of combined total for chapter fundraisers and attended 5 out of 9 meetings will have the expense paid for by the FFA. Cost per member not meeting their goal: $20.00 We will be departing at 8:00 a.m. and returning around 5:00 p.m. Cost of the trip includes unlimited rides and water activities and a small meal. Bring additional money – we will stop at a fast food restaurant on the way home to eat. Permission slip and money are due by May 21 if you would like to attend.
 * **April 15** – Monroe Banquet where we will be sending Blake Wand, Crystal Novak, Morgan Nelson, and Dani Hagen to join them.
 * **April 16** – Belleville Skills Contest which will be departing at 8:00 a.m. and returning 1:30 p.m. Members participating include:
 * **April 18** – Flower Sales will be arriving this week. Will be announcing to kids when to put up their flower sales.
 * **April 21** – Argyle Banquet where we will be sending Connor Moore, Chaesta Shager, and Kate Quinn to join them also.
 * **April 26** – Lafayette County Sheep Weigh-ins at the fairgrounds 4-5:00 p.m. (reminder to take your COOL sheets with you to the weigh-in).
 * **April 27** – Mock Quiz Bowl Contest via ITV with White Hall FFA 3:40-4:15 p.m.
 * **Also April 27** – Soil Evaluation at Platteville
 * **April 30** – State CDE’s at UW Madison which will be departing at 6:30 a.m. and returning by the end of the school day. Members participating include:
 * **May 1** – State Convention Day of Service applications due to Ms. Berget
 * **Also May 1** – Sheep ID for Green County Fair from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Green County Fairgrounds.
 * **May 2** – FFA Officer Meeting at Kayla Melland’s house – 7:00 p.m.
 * **May 5-6** – Mother’s Day Flower planting activity with elementary students. Open to all FFA members, staff, and elementary students. Order forms and money are due April 22 to the Ag Department. Please bring your own box. Extra boxes would be appreciated.
 * **May 7** – Road side clean up from 3:30-5:00 p.m., following tentative Ag Olympics during the school day. Road side clean up will count as a meeting if you are short on the goal for the FFA to pay your Dells fee!
 * **May 10** – FFA Meeting at 8:00 p.m. There will be a cookout before the meeting for those who can make it, and a small one after for those who couldn’t. We will be electing Committee Chairmen for the 2010-2011 school year. Committee Chairman must be present to run for Committee Chair.
 * **May 11** – Alumni meeting 7:30 p.m. at Meske Ag Center
 * **May 27** – Lafayette County Fair Forms are due to Ms. Berget - if you plan to show at the fair through the FFA! Payment must accompany your forms. Please call the Ag Department if you have any questions.
 * **Also May 27** – Green County Fair Forms are due to Ms. Berget – if you plan to show at the fair through the FFA. Payment must accompany your forms.
 * **June 1** – End of the year trip to Wisconsin Dells Water Park

The show will be held at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds. If you would like more information or have a question, please call the Ag Department at (608)439-5250. Many contributions are made possible by these sponsors: Black Hawk FFA Alumni (Swine Showmanship classes), Darlington FFA Alumni (Sheep Showmanship classes), Steve Robinson (Champion Ewe), and Lafayette County Pork Producers (Champion Barrow and Gilt). Thank you sponsors! Concession Stand provided by the Black Hawk FFA More information to come as this event gets closer.
 * **June 5** – Grand Slam Prospect Lamb and Pig show – sponsored by the Black Hawk FFA and FFA Alumni
 * **June 6-11** – WLC Trip. Members attending: Kelly Metz, Dani Hagen, Morgan Nelson, and Crystal Novak.
 * **June 14-15** – State FFA Convention
 * **July 14-18** – Lafayette County Fair
 * **July 21**** -25 ** – Green County Fair
 * **August 14-16** – Tentative Officer Retreat to Wisconsin Dells